Two workers die in separate workplace incidents
A refrigeration mechanic, aged 25, was electrocuted yesterday while performing maintenance on an air conditioner on a factory roof at Braeside, in Victoria’s south-east.
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Capsized barge disaster ends in fines of $600,000
A company that overloaded a barge which capsized on the Patterson River, throwing three workers into the water and seriously injuring one of them, was convicted and fined a total of $600,000 in the County Court last week.
Worker dies in explosion
A worker aged 64 died yesterday in an incident at a housing development site in Harkaway, in Melbourne's south-east.
Essendon Football Club charged
Following a comprehensive investigation, WorkSafe has charged the Essendon Football Club with two breaches of the OHS Act 2004 in relation to its 2011-2012 supplements program.
Worker electrocuted on farm
A 76-year-old man has died on a farm at Anakie, near Geelong, yesterday.
Winners named in prestigious safety awards
The winners of the prestigious 2015 WorkSafe Awards were named yesterday on the final day of Health and Safety Week.
Farmer dies after being crushed by ute
A farmer died on Monday when he was crushed between a utility vehicle and a pole on his parents’ dairy farm at Princetown, in Victoria’s south-west.
Poor guarding on gizzard machine costs processor $60,000
Inadequate guarding that led to a worker severely injuring her arm has cost a major chicken processor dearly.
Farmer dies in quad bike rollover
A farmer in his late 60s died when his quad bike overturned on a property at Murrindindi, near Yea, yesterday afternoon. He was not found until late last night.
Award winners named during Health and Safety Week
More than 3000 people with a passion for workplace safety have so far registered to attend seminars across Victoria during the 2015 Health and Safety Week, which begins next week.
Westgate Bridge tragedy should never be forgotten
Forty-five years after Victoria’s worst workplace disaster, a group of families, friends and workers will gather today to remember the 35 construction workers who died when the Westgate Bridge collapsed.
Finalists named in 2015 WorkSafe Awards
An invention that eliminates the need for divers to cut steel piles under water, a country school which promotes farm safety, and a health program which allows older workers to carry out their duties to their full potential are among the finalists in the 2015 WorkSafe Victoria Awards.
Experts shine spotlight on health and safety
A world leader in mental health care, an expert in dealing with major emergencies, a young sportsman who recovered from a catastrophic workplace injury to excel as an athlete, experts in pain management, and some of Victoria’s leading businesspeople are among the keynote speakers at Health and Safety Week.
Quad bike death investigation leads to $40,000 fine
A dairy company which allowed its employees to drive quad bikes with defective brakes and without wearing helmets was fined $40,000 in the Colac Magistrates’ Court last month.
Results show scheme is in a sound financial position
The Victorian workers compensation system is in a sound financial position, according to the 2014/15 results released today by WorkSafe Victoria.
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